The new Maths Curriculum(September

2015)Mr Raza Ali – Assistant Headteacher

Mr Mark Greenwold – Head of Maths

Introduction – GCSE Maths is getting more demanding• The VOLUME OF SUBJECT CONTENT has increased.• The DEMAND OF THAT CONTENT is increasing too, with harder topics

being introduced both at foundation tier and higher tier.• The TOTAL TIME FOR THE EXAMINATIONS is increasing from 3.5 hours

to 4.5 hours.• MORE MARKS AT HIGHER GRADES at both foundation and higher tier.• In the assessment’s there is a greater emphasis on PROBLEM SOLVING

AND MATHEMATICAL REASONING (AO2 AND AO3).• FEWER FORMULAE WILL BE PROVIDED IN EXAMINATIONS.

The key differences in CONTENT

• The biggest change in content is at Foundation tier.• There are new topics added to foundation tier for 2015 which

previously were assessed at higher tier only.• More content in higher tier to stretch and challenge so that students

are better prepared for A level mathematics.• For detailed changes in content, please email Mr Greenwold.

Foundation Tier – Content in proportions (%)

25

2520

15

15

Foundation

Number Ratio and Proportion AlgebraStatistics and Probability Geometry and Measure

Ratio and proportion is now a stand alone strand in maths

Higher Tier – Content in proportions (%)

15

20

30

15

20

Higher

Number Ratio and Proportion AlgebraStatistics and Probability Geometry and Measure

Ratio and Proportion is now a stand alone area

Less emphasis on number

Significant emphasis on Algebra in higher tier

The key differences in ASSESSMENT

• Foundation tier: Grades 1 – 5• Higher tier: Grades 4 – 9• 3 separate exam papers: Paper 1 (non calculator), paper 2 and 3

(calculator)• Each exam is 1.5 hours long and each has equal weighting• A student must take all 3 papers in the same tier• New C/D borderline will be grades 4-5

GCSE New GCSEA*+ 9A* 8A 7B+ 6B- 5C 4D 3E 2F 1

Supporting our students

Maths Revision CyclePAST PAPER / EXAM QUESTIONS

MAKE A LIST OF STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

ADDRESS WEAKNESSES MARK IT USING THE MARK SCHEME

Maths Revision Toolkit• Internet•Maths crib sheets•Maths question packs• ‘Mathswatch’ CD

•PRACTICE, PRACTICE AND MORE PRACTICE

Parental support• Ensuring homework is done• Students are following their revision timetables• Students are attending revision lessons

• ENCOURAGEMENT